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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,427.36, 240,560.03 and 93,887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,427.36, 240,560.03 and 93,887.48 is: 140,783.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,427.36 : 240,560.03 = 93,887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,427.36/240,560.03 = 93,887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,427.36x = 240,560.03 × 93,887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,427.36x = 22,585,574,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,574,037.34/160,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,783.81

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